SECTION 1: SAFETY

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating This Equipment

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. This manual uses a series of symbols which are intended to convey the level of criticality of the safety message. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures.

This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about safe and proper operation of the equipment.

Failure to obey a CAUTION symbol and notation may result in minor or moderate property damage or personal injury.

Failure to obey a WARNING symbol and notation can result in serious injury to yourself and others.

DANGER

Failure to obey a DANGER symbol and notation WILL result in

serious personal injury including loss of life or body parts.

 

Safety Instructions For Power Tools

1.KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

2.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning on.

3.KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

4.DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON- MENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations, or where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist. Keep work area well lighted.

5.KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.

6.MAKE WORK SHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

7.DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

8.USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

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